Our family summer house was in need of some major TLC. My dad was always on top of keeping up with the needs of the house, but somewhere between raising his own kids, his full time job, and now on the verge of retirement, he let a lot of things go. Our deck, for one, was something he would sand down every summer and repaint. He couldn’t keep up, and eventually the wood of the old deck rotted and my parents were looking into other, low maintenance ...
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JOJO SIWA Tickets Giveaway!
Do you have a Jojo Siwa fan? My 7-year-old is obsessed with Jojo, her bows, and her music. The Jojo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. tour is passing through multiple cities, and you can see if yours is on the Jojo Sewa Tour schedule. We are giving away a set of FOUR Jojo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour for July 21 at the Forest Hills Stadium in Forest Hills NY! You can also purchase tickets at foresthillsstadium.com. To enter the giveaway, fill out the form ...
Our Kids Have Seen Enough. Here’s to a Tobacco-Free NYS
This post was sponsored by Tobacco Free New York State as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I often speak to my kids about the importance of what they put in their bodies and how it impacts their health. We talk about why eating a healthy diet is essential, and how certain foods are necessary to properly fuel their bodies. Now that I have an almost 10-year-old, we also talk ...
Camp American Girl Is the Perfect set for Summer Fun
Disclosure: I received products in exchange for inclusion. All opinions and experiences are my own. It's a shock that we haven't been to the American Girl Store, considering it's pretty close to our home in NYC. My girls have asked to go a few times, but timing just hasn't worked out. I even tried to plan a girl scout trip to the American Girl store in the city, but it just didn't pan out. Luckily, we don't have to actually visit the store ...
Friday Movie Night Feature: Wonder Park
Disclosure: Paramount Video has provided promotional materials for this review. All opinions and experiences are my own. At least once a week we have a family movie night where we camp out in the living room to watch a family friendly movie. The kids get excited, as we lay out a huge fluffy blanket and they each bring their pillows and blankets to lay on. They enjoy home-popped popcorn or sometimes we have a little picnic and eat dinner during ...
Take the Entenmann’s Fan Flavor Challenge
“The coupons for product redemption, information, and gift card have been provided by Entenmann’s so that I could try the product and share my thoughts and information about Entenmann’s. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and do not reflect the opinions of Entenmann’s.” There are a few little pleasures that I share with my kids that bring me back to my childhood. Entenmann's donuts are one of them. After all these years, I ...
Bringing Everything But The Kitchen Sink to Our Family Picnic with CleverMade
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by CleverMade. All opinions are my own. Father’s Day is coming up and what better way to say “we appreciate you, dad” than with gifts and gadgets dad has been eyeing for months!? My husband is easy to shop for- I know exactly what he wants and needs. Last summer, he mentioned that he wanted an easier-to-carry tote for our excursions. I would pack food for our day trips to the beach, parks, and zoos, and ...
Keep Their Lovies Looking New With Lysol Laundry Sanitizer
Raise your hand if your kid has a favorite stuffed animal that goes with them everywhere! My oldest had Lulu - a small purple monkey that has been around for almost a decade! I can't remember where Lulu came from, but I remember thinking that if she ever lost or damaged Lulu, we could easily find a replacement because she was a popular toy. Lulu came with my oldest daughter on every car trip, shopping trip, doctor's visits, and even on fun and ...